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Schools in Russell Township · West Geauga Local School District

Russell Township’s public schools outscore 98% of Ohio districts

In Russell Township, 91% of tested students are proficient in math, above the Ohio average (52%). The grade covers the public school district serving Russell Township, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Ohio, not nationally.

#6of 993 Ohio townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Ohio state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
90%
▲ 30 pts vs OH 60%
2021–22
Math proficiency
91%
▲ 39 pts vs OH 52%
2021–22
Graduate on time
95–100%
▲ 9–14 pts vs OH 86%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$16.1K
▼ 3% vs OH $16.6K
FY2024
Students per teacher
18.7
OH 16.9 · larger classes
Schools in town
2
1,969 students on the public path
In brief

Russell Township’s schools, in brief

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 90% and math 91% in spring 2022, against 60% and 52% statewide; 95–100% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $16,125 per student, against $16,610 across Ohio (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one elementary, one middle and one high school

From grade 3 the district’s path is Robert C Lindsey Elementary School, then West Geauga Middle School, then West Geauga High School. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

Laurel School Butler Campus (private) is in town. Every school ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Russell Township’s grade

A+ Test scoresB+ Graduation

A+: better than 98% of Ohio school districts, #6 of 993 Ohio towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Ohio average; test scores are the stronger of the two.

Ohio school districts we grade (910)Better than 98%
Lower resultsHigher results
Ohio towns with similar household incomes (776)Better than 96%
Towns in Geauga County (16)Better than 81%
A firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 1,100 test results and a graduating class of 199 wouldn’t change the letter. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of Russell Township’s students in the tested grades sat them (1,079 in math, 1,122 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Russell Township, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
K–2Westwood Elementary SchoolWest Geauga Local School DistrictNo scores
3–5Robert C Lindsey Elementary Schoolin ChesterlandA+
6–8West Geauga Middle Schoolin ChesterlandA
9–12West Geauga High Schoolin ChesterlandA

Russell Township’s public schools are run by West Geauga Local School District, which also serves Chester and Newbury. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

West Geauga Local School DistrictGrades K–12 · 4 schools · 1,969 students, down 5% since 2020–21 · 18.7 per teacher (OH 16.9)
$16,125OH $16,610 · FY2024
A+
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading90%
State average 59.5% · 1122 students tested
Math91%
State average 52.2% · 1079 students tested

Russell Township vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Ohio towns that share Russell Township’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
Russell TownshipA+West Geauga Local
Hunting Valley—Orange City
South RussellA+Chagrin Falls Exempted Village
ChesterA+West Geauga Local
NewburyA+West Geauga Local
Chagrin FallsA+Chagrin Falls Exempted Village
Chagrin Falls Township—Chagrin Falls Exempted Village

2 of the 6 neighbors share West Geauga Local with Russell Township, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.

Every school in Russell Township

5 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Ohio’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Russell Townshipby address
Westwood Elementary School
Elementary · Grades K–2 · Novelty
367 students19:1Rate it →
Also serving Russell Townshipin other towns
Robert C Lindsey Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 3–5 · Chesterland
A+
468 students19:1Rate it →
West Geauga Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8 · Chesterland
A
493 students21:1Rate it →
West Geauga High School
High · Grades 9–12 · Chesterland
A
641 students17:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
Laurel School Butler Campus
Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Novelty
Private · Nonsectarian
100 students6:1Rate it →

Questions about Russell Township’s schools

Are Russell Township’s schools good?

By Ohio’s own tests, yes: the public schools Russell Township children attend outscore 98% of Ohio’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A+ Schools grade, #6 of 993 Ohio towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 96%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Russell Township in?

West Geauga Local School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 1,969 students in 4 schools (2024–25).

Where do Russell Township kids go to high school?

West Geauga High School in Chesterland, with 641 students; its own test results earn an A.

What is Russell Township’s graduation rate?

95–100% of the class of 2023 in West Geauga Local School District graduated in four years, against 86% across Ohio.

How much does Russell Township spend per student?

$16,125 in West Geauga Local School District (FY2024), against $16,610 across Ohio. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Russell Township?

Yes: Laurel School Butler Campus (nonsectarian, grades PK–5, 100 students).

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Ohio. Stars are from neighbors.